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General Disclaimer

Herbst Group (Pty) Ltd ("Herbst Group", "we", "us") is a commercial intelligence and sales force effectiveness firm. We are not a healthcare provider, medical practice, epidemiological research institution, or public health authority.

The information published on this website and in our reports is provided for informational and commercial planning purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical guidance, or public health recommendations.

Market Intelligence Disclaimers

Our market intelligence products, including preparedness assessments, seasonal outlooks, and supply chain analyses, are data analytics products based on publicly available data sources. They use standard statistical methods applied to historical data.

Forward-looking estimates, planning scenarios, and projections contained in our publications reflect historical patterns and statistical probabilities. They are not forecasts or predictions. Herbst Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any estimate. Actual outcomes may differ materially from any estimate contained in our publications.

Where our publications contain modelled estimates or zone-level analyses, these are clearly identified as Herbst Group proprietary calculations. They should not be confused with industry-reported figures or government statistics.

Data Source Attribution

Our analyses draw on publicly available data from the following types of sources:

• World Health Organization (WHO) - International health surveillance data
• National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) - South African disease surveillance reports
• Statistics South Africa - Census data, demographic and economic indicators
• Published peer-reviewed literature - Individually cited in each publication
• Her-Zone platform - Herbst Group's proprietary geographic intelligence platform, integrating public data sources at zone level

Data sources are individually cited within each publication. Where data coverage is incomplete (for example, pharmacy registers covering a subset of all registered pharmacies), this limitation is disclosed.

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Procurement decisions should be made by qualified professionals using their own judgement, current regulatory guidance, and direct engagement with suppliers and public health authorities.

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